I apologize for not being consistent with my Songs with the Same Title series, but we are finally back and this time, I’ll be covering Canadian rock band Rush because I’ve been obsessed with them ever since I read Geddy Lee’s My Effin’ Life (2023) book. Last time, I covered American thrash metal band Overkill,... Continue Reading →
Black Stone Cherry Unleash Their Inner Demons on ‘Screamin’ at the Sky’ | Album Review
American rock band Black Stone Cherry was formed in 2001 in Edmonton, Kentucky. The founding lineup consisted of Chris Robertson on lead vocals, Ben Wells on guitars, John Fred Young on drums, and Jon Lawhon on bass guitar. Lawhon left the band in 2021, so Steve Jewell Jr. took his place. Black Stone Cherry’s sound... Continue Reading →
Music Lovers Need to Give Skid Row’s ‘Subhuman Race’ a Chance! | Album Review
I can’t remember when I watched it, but in late June 2021, The Contrarians released a new YouTube video titled, “The Contrarians Patreon Zoom Chat: What is a Contrarian Album you would defend to your last Breath!?” Someone mentioned Skid Row’s Subhuman Race (1995) album and I’ve wanted it since. I was even considering getting... Continue Reading →
All I Want Is Everything – ‘Slang’ Turns 24!
On May 14, 1996 (exactly 24 years ago), Def Leppard released their sixth studio album titled Slang. Honestly, I was terrified of how I'd feel about this album because I've heard mixed reviews on it. Def Leppard is known for their big production, catchy melodies, and tight harmonies, but for Slang, the band decided to try something... Continue Reading →